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NV51 MUP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,101 mi
Last recorded122,101 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 MUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 122,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 116,932 miles

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Both rear tyres 11 years old

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 116,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner wheel arch, advanced corrosion

Nearside front tyre all season fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 116,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre all season, all others standard tyres

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 116,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front frame work is heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust mounting has come away from exhaust

general corrosion present on underside including suspension items,exhaust and pipe work , plastic undertrays preventing full inspection

offside of front bumper is slightly insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,269 miles

Headlamp dipping pattern poor both sides

Offside Front Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Stone chip in windscreen "A" zone

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,099 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 116,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front inner wing areas near headlights corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view contained in 40mm area (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight switch button insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,980 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre boxers (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + on edgers (4.1.E.1)

headlight lenses slightly discolourd

inner wing holed at front under headlight n/s

rear boot lid not locking on catch

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,697 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear both tyres worn on edgers

Fail 27 Oct 2016 115,694 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear both tyres worn on edgers

Pass 14 Oct 2015 112,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement in inner rack joints

Fail 14 Oct 2015 112,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

movement in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Oct 2014 107,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear brake pipes greased. tow bar ball not fitted at time of test.

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge, slight damage on outer sidewall.offside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 107,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front to rear brake pipes greased. tow bar ball not fitted at time of test.

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge, slight damage on outer sidewall.offside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,167 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 100,167 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 97,820 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 97,820 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

steering has general play thru all items

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

colour of osr indicator\slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints\front brake discs slightly worn and lipped\

rear brake pads wearing very low but appear to be above 1.5mm

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,658 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 85,658 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,024 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front disc slight worn

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,024 miles

both front disc slight worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2008 59,542 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 50,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,205 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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NV51 MUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 81,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV51 MUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV51 MUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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